unwanted toolbars in IE 6

[KP]

how can I prevent unwanted installation of toolbars in my
IE browser?

 

[KAS]

1) Get a pop-up blocker like Googles Toolbar. Stops nearly
all pop-ups which is where this stuff comes from.

2) Don't click 'Yes' on every pop-up that comes up.
Actually read what they say.

3) Get a better browser (my suggestion) such as Firefox
(browswer only), Mozila (suite of components) or Opera to
name just a few.

I personally recommend option 3. Since installing Firefox
I've had zero problems with pop-ups or anything else.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Hi KP,

Unwanted toolbars are installed if the security settings are Low (in
Internet Explorer). Note down the Security tips from Mike Burgess, in his
site below:

Spyware prevention methods:
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Dealing with Unwanted Spyware and Parasites:
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/unwanted.htm

Block AD/Spyware sites using HOSTS file [very effective]
http://www.mvps.org/winhelp2002/hosts.htm

Spyware Blaster http://www.javacoolsoftware.com/spywareblaster.html
Protects your system from a huge list of unwanted ActiveX controls. *You
need to update the database through the online update feature provided by
this software*

Then, download Toolbarcop from http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/toolbarcop.htm
and run it. From the Options menu, click "Increase Security level for
Internet Zone (Internet Explorer)".

Using IE-Spyad to enhance your privacy and security:
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/index.php?showtutorial=53 IE-SpyAd
blocks a huge list of websites and domains that can cause privacy or
security issues on your computer.

For an already infected system, you need these tools to remove the malware.
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How to safe-guard my system from spyware?:
http://www.winxptutor.com/antispy.htm

Note: Spyware removers are rules-based and are updated very frequently as
and when new malware is discovered. Therefore, update both of these tools
before scanning, very important.

Ad-Aware - www.lavasoftusa.com
SpyBot S&D - http://www.safer-networking.org/
CWShredder - http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/files/CWShredder.exe

Download the latest versions of this tool *AND* also update the database
immediately before running a full scan. If that does not help, download
HijackThis from http://www.spywareinfo.com/~merijn/ Generate a log using
HijackThis and visit any of these forums below to post your HijackThis log.
The experts there will guide you how to remove the spyware from your system:
http://forums.aumha.org | http://forums.spywareinfo.com |
http://www.lavasoftsupport.com

--
Ramesh, Microsoft MVP
Window XP Shell/User
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


how can I prevent unwanted installation of toolbars in my
IE browser?